1.
The humerus and femur are examples of:
A.
B.
C.
D.
irregular bones
long bones
short bones
flat bones
2.
Which of the following membranes lines cavities that communicate with the
exterior of the body (e.g. the mouth)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
mucous membrane
serous membranes
cutaneous membranes
synovial membranes
3.
The large artery that carries blood from the heart to the abdomen and lower
parts of the body is the:
A.
B.
C.
D.
brachial vein
aorta
subclavian vein
inferior vena cava
4.
The axial skeleton contains:
A.
B.
C.
D.
the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis
arms, legs, hands, and feet
the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
the shoulder and pelvic girdles
5.
The transfer of oxygen to the body’s cells takes place in the:
A.
B.
C.
D.
arterioles
venules
capillaries
alveoli
6.
Which layer of the skin is avascular?
A.
B
C.
D.
The dermis
The subcutaneous layer
The hypodermis
The epidermis
7.
Which blood type is called the universal recipient?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A
B
AB
O
8.
How many bones are the in the adult human body?
A.
B.
C.
D.
186
206
226
306
9.
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a primary tissue type?
A.
B.
C.
D.
muscle tissue
nervous tissue
bone tissue
connective tissue
10.
A.
B.
C.
D.
The shaft of a long bone is called the:
epiphysis
periosteum
diaphysis
compact bone
11. Freshly oxygenated blood from the lungs is first received by the:
A.
B.
C.
D.
right ventricle
left ventricle
right atrium
left atrium
12. Epithelial tissues that are arranged in several layers are called ____ tissues
A.
B.
C.
D.
columnar
stratified
squamous
pseudo-stratified
13. Which of the following is true of arteries?
A.
B.
C.
D.
They have valves to prevent backflow
The lumen in arteries is smaller than the lumen in a vein
The artery walls are thinner
Arteries have a much thinner tunica media
14. What is the second layer of the skin?
A.
B
C.
D.
The epidermis
The subcutaneous layer
The dermis
The hypodermis
15. What type of joint is the elbow joint?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a hinge joint
a saddle joint
a gliding joint
a pivot joint
Short Answers
Question 1
Name two of the four bone types and give an example.
Long (humerus and femur); short (wrist bones); flat (skull or ribs) and irregular (hip
bones, scapula)
Question 2
What does the cutaneous membrane form?
The skin
Question 3
Name one pigment that contributes to skin colour.
Melanin or carotene
Question 4
Where would you find yellow bone marrow and what is it?
It is fat and is found in the medullary cavity of long bones.
Question 5
What is the difference between a fibrous joint and a cartilaginous joint?
Their structure and the amount of movement they allow – a fibrous joint is made up
of interlocking fibers and it is an immovable joint. A cartilaginous joint is slightly
movable and the bone ends are connected by cartilage.
Question 6
What are three of the five functions of the skeleton?
Movement, storage of minerals, support, protection, blood cell formation
Question 7
What is the role of the red blood cell? What do white blood cells do?
Red blood cells transport oxygen to cells in the body. White blood cells form the
immune system and play various roles in the body defenses.
Question 8
What is the difference between the pulmonary circuit and the systemic circuit?
The pulmonary circuit is from the heart to the lungs and back and it is where the
blood offloads CO2 and takes up O2. The systemic circuit is from the heart to all the
cells in the body and back and it is where oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the
cells and CO2 and other waste products are picked up.
Question 9
Red blood cells are anucleate – what does this mean and how does it affect
how long they live?
Anucleate means without a nucleus, and therefore, they cannot divide and replicate.
They live for 90-120 days and then are removed by the liver and spleen.
Question 10
Name three functions of the integumentary system
Protection, regulating body temperature, providing sensation to nervous system and
synthesizing vitamin D
Diagrams that might be included in the exam:
Find the following points on the heart:
Right atrium
Inferior vena cava
Left ventricle
Aorta
Bicuspid valve
Right ventricle
Find the following bones on the body:
Mandible
Coxal (hip) bone
Clavicle
Cervical Vertebrae
Femur
Scapula
Sternum
Radius
Patella